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Abstract. The literature review considers the prospects of using five-carbon alcohol xylitol as a sugar substitute, which is an alternative to excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates. It was found that xylitol use leads to an increase in glucose tolerance, stabilizes the metabolic situation in patients with unstable course of diabetes mellitus. It has antiketogenic ...

L-arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that was first isolated in 1886 by E. Schulze and E. Steiger, and its structure was established by E. Schulze and E. Winterstei in 1897 [1]. L-arginine is used several times ways for the synthesis of protein and low molecular weight bioactive substances (eg, nitric oxide – NO,...

The literature review considers the prospect of resuming active use of sugar alcohols in the practice of intensive care. The information is focused on the characteristics of the metabolism and the expected effects of sugar five-carbon alcohol xylitol. The feasibility of using xylitol solutions is justified by reducing the risk of hyperglycemia, the need for...

Postoperative ileus (POI) occurs after many surgical interventions, but most often after abdominal operations — with a frequency of 10–30 %. This complication increases postoperative morbidity, duration of hospitalization and cost of treatment. In the Cochrane systematic review, it was shown that none of the routinely used prokinetic drugs (neostigmine, metoclopramide, erythromycin) or laxatives reduce...